Advice For Keepers - What To Work On

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I lot of people are asking for ideas, advice or things to work on for Trials, 1-2-1's, Training Ideas or just want to improve the weaknesses.

Technical Skills

Handling: Master clean catching, smothering low balls, and tipping over the bar.
Footwork: Develop fast, short shuffling steps to shift across the goal line quickly.
Shot Stopping: Practice diving techniques, focusing on correct hand placement and safe landing.
Crosses: Learn to judge flight paths, command the six-yard box, and punch or catch.
Distribution: Build accuracy in short ground passing, long driven clearances, and hand throws.

Tactical Awareness

Positioning: Understand angles relative to the ball, moving down the imaginary centre line.
Decision Making: Know when to stay on the line versus when to rush out.
Commanding: Lead the defence by shouting clear, loud instructions during set pieces and open play.
Sweeper Keeper: Learn to play high outside the penalty box to clear long through-balls.

Physical Conditioning

Explosive Power: Focus on plyometrics like jump squats and bounding to improve diving height.
Agility: Use ladder drills and cone work to change direction in fractions of a second.
Core Strength: Build a strong trunk to maintain balance in mid-air and absorb impacts.
Flexibility: Stretch hip flexors and hamstrings to prevent injury and extend diving reach.

Mental Toughness

Bounce-Back: Develop the resilience to forget mistakes instantly and stay focused during games.
Concentration: Maintain intense focus even when your team is dominating possession far away.
Courage: Build bravery for 1v1 situations where you must dive at a striker's feet.

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